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President Advocate Duma Boko addressing a press conference in Gaborone yesterday. He touched on the recently signed diamond deal, the
Hemp initiative and the Chema Chema programme. President Boko said Batswana who took Chema Chema loans would not be required to
repay them as they would be converted into grants. He also announced that his administration had kickstarted the process of finalising and
licensing Hemp products in Botswana for both medicinal and industrial use. Photo: Thompson Keobaletswe

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Boko honours fallen heroes

By Bakang Wren who lost their lives in line of The day was commemorated
duty. simultaneously in Gaborone,
GABORONE - President The commemoration of the Francistown, Selebi Phikwe,
Advocate Duma Boko and Fallen Heroes Day began in Thebephatswa Airbase and
Commander in Chief of the February 27, 2011 as tribute Lesoma Ambush Memorial
Armed Forces yesterday to 15 Botswana Defence Site.
laid a wreath in honour of Force (BDF) members who Activities included flying
the nation’s fallen heroes lost their lives in an ambush of the flags at half-mast as an
and heroines at Parliament at Lesoma in the Chobe honour of the highest degree
grounds. District on February 27, to recognise the selfless
President Boko was joined 1978 during an attack by effort by men and women
by the Botswana Defence Rhodesian soldiers. who put their country first.
Force officials, Speaker, However, a decision was There was also a moment
Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse, taken to recognise other of silence and three-gun
Chief Justice Gaolapelwe fallen heroes and heroines valley salute, all these
Ketlogetswe, ministers and who met their untimely death showing a gesture of respect.
family members of those in the line of duty. BOPA

President Advocate Duma Boko laying a wreath during the fallen heroes commemoration
ceremony at Parliament grounds in Gaborone yesterday. The day is commemorated annually
to honour the men and women who served and defended the country. Looking on is BDF
commander, Lt Gen. Placid Segokgo. Photo: Phenyo Moalosi

Enhancing local beneficiation

key to economic growth
By Lorato Gaofise National Vision 2036 and in collaboration with industry
National Development Plan. partners.
G A B O R O N E - “Diamonds are the The marketing investments
Enhancement of the local cornerstone of our economy will be for category and other
beneficiation of diamonds is and the packages of initiative marketing programmes, agreed
key to boosting Botswana’s to be undertaken by De Beers annually, aimed at stimulating
e c onom ic g r ow t h a nd are designed to enhance local rough diamond sales, protecting
d evelo p m e nt, P r e sid e nt beneficiation of diamonds and the ethical integrity of diamonds
Advocate Duma Boko has increase participation of the as well as maintaining and
said. people of Botswana in the building consumer confidence in
Addressing a press diamond industry. Therefore, the product.
conference in Gaborone, the conclusion of this new De Beers and the government
yesterd ay fol lowi ng t he agreement is also critical to have committed to co-invest over
sign i ng of a new rough the global diamond industry,” the life of the sales agreement
diamonds sales agreement he said. and in proportion to both parties’
between the government and Additionally, President relative shares of Debswana
De Beers Group, President Boko expressed delight that supply.
Adv. Boko said the new the De Beers Group had also The co-investment by the
agreement encompassed a committed to an upfront government of Botswana and De
transformational package investment of P1 billion and Beers in marketing initiatives,
of commitments aimed at further annual contributions President Boko said, would also
suppor ting the country’s from its dividends from help boost the diamond demand.
e c o n o m i c d eve l o p m e n t Debswa na, based on its Explaining what the new sales
objectives and advancement performance. agreement entailed, president
of the diamond industry. Other initiatives to be Boko said the 10-year deal might
Among the commitments, undertaken by De Beers, he be extended by a further five
he said was the creation said, included; investment years and a 25-year extension of
of t he Dia monds for i n a d ia mond jewel ler y the mining licences, from 2029
Development Fund, which m a nu fa c t u r i ng fa c i l it y, through to 2054 for the 50:50
would be key in supporting establishment of De Beers Debswana mining joint venture.
t he cou nt r y’s e conom ic institute of diamond grading
growth, diversification and laboratory and starting up a
job creation, in line with the diamond vocational training Cont... page 3
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Chema Chema
loans now
grant
By Bakang Wren and resources, whether it be in
the creative industries or farming,
GABORONE - In a significant and thrive collectively.”
shift aimed at revitalising small President Boko also highlighted
and medium-sized enterprises the role of women in Botswana’s
(SMEs) in Botswana, President cooperative business landscape,
Advo c a t e D u m a Boko h a s particularly through metshelo
announced the cancellation of Vice President also Minister of Finance, Mr Ndaba Gaolathe (second left) and Ambassador of China,
(stokvels).
the previous Chema Chema loan Mr Yan Yong (second right) signing the over P190 million grand agreement on economic and technical
Traditionally, he said women
programme as it has not delivered cooperation in Gaborone yesterday. Witnessing the signing are the ministry’s principal economist, Ms
had been active participants in
the desired results. Mpho Kgoreletso (left) and Chinese embassy third secretary of economic and commercial office, Ms Lyu
these savings groups. President
Add ressi ng t he me d ia i n Peiqi. Photo: Godfrey Mpuse
Boko encouraged them to take the
Gaborone yesterday, President
Botswana, China sign agreement
next step by forming cooperatives
Boko explained that the former under the new Chema Chema
Chema Chema loans, which were loan programme.
extended to small businesses, By doing so, he said they would
had seen very low repayment
rates. As a result, he said many
loans had now been written off
gain access to improved financial
resources and the ability to
leverage technology to streamline
on economic cooperation
as grants. However, for those who operations and foster growth.
had repaid their loans, President T h e n ew C h e m a C h e m a By Ketshepile More others.” Mr Gaolathe also said the will not change even though we
Boko said government would loans are designed to support grant came at an opportune time have the change of government
reimburse them at a later stage. cooperative businesses, allowing GABORONE - Botswana is when government was exploring leaders,” he said.
He added that government had members to share the risks and inspired by China’s development potential revenue sources to Mr Fan said they were willing
spent P200 million on the Chema rewards of entrepreneurship. record, the Vice President Mr cushion the budget deficits that to share China’s economic success
Chema loan programme, but only President Boko emphasised the Ndaba Gaolathe has said. Botswana was experiencing. over the 50 years with Africa.
2 per cent of the borrowers paid need for digital tools to manage He was speaking at the signing He said government was looking He said under the framework
back their loans. the cooperatives and improve of an agreement on economic and for partnerships such as the one of For u m on Ch i na-A f r ica
“Following up with these operational efficiency, ensuring technical cooperation between with China for the delivery of the Cooperation (FOCAC), Botswana
borrowers and recovering the that members could collaborate governments of Botswana and development agenda, noting that it and China strengthened their
f unds would be costly a nd effectively. China yesterday. was important to nurture this kind bilateral and trade relations. He
ineffective,” President Boko He said the government was The agreement provides a of relationship to ensure stronger said they would in future discuss
expla i ned, mention i ng t hat hopeful that this new approach financial grant amounting to economic cooperation between in depth the future projects which
pursuing the debtors would only would not on ly help SM Es approximately P190 million. the two countries. could benefit both their people
result in what he referred to as survive but also thrive, creating Under th is accord, the two “As a new government, we more as they did with other
unnecessary losses. sustainable job opportunities governments will identify and have had to relook at the national projects.
He urged business owners to and contributing to the country’s agree on the development projects priorities specifically to reset and Today’s grant offer was made
embrace the new, Chema Chema economic growth. to be funded through this grant implement deliberate reforms during the bilateral talks between
cooperative model for borrowing. On other matters he mentioned to ensure alignment with shared and initiatives that will impact President of China Mr Xi Jinping
To foster growth and ensure that the country was planning to goals and strategic objectives. the lives of Batswana. I can only and the former President, Dr
financial sustainability, he said invest in the cannabis market and Mr Gaolathe, who is also a request at this point, that we speed Mokgweetsi Masisi, on t he
they were transitioning to a new had begun the process of hemp finance minister, said China’s up implementation of these grants margins of the 2024 Summit
model that encouraged SMEs to production licensing in Botswana ability to transform its society in order to ascertain immediate of FOCAC in Beijing, China in
collaborate rather than work as for both medicinal and industrial within 50 years was remarkable. beneficial impact.” September 2024.
individual entities. purposes. He said China had been able to Mr Gaolathe said government This grant bring the amount
Under the new initiative, he said However he said that the market move many of its people out of wo u l d p r o p o s e i m p a c t f u l of grants offered to Botswana
business owners were encouraged would be regulated with strict poverty through proper economic projects to be considered for since 2018 to approximately P1
to apply for Chema Chema loans laws in place regarding the illegal stewardship, quadrupling income implementation under this grant. billion. The two governments
as part of a cooperative. This possession of cannabis. and growing its economy every He assured Chinese government have since signed three Economic
model, the President explained, He advised Batswana to tap year. of the full commitment to the a nd Tech n ica l Cooperation
allowed small businesses to into this market stating that if Mr Gaolathe said Botswana support they gave to Botswana Agreements between 2018 and
pool resources, increasing their they had farms they could partner had received substantial support and the continued collaboration 2021.
financial strength. with those with the funds to work t h rough loa ns a nd g ra nts between the two governments. Recent projects undertaken
He gave an example from together than selling the land. from China which had been Chinese ambassador to with the Chinese support are
Saudi Arabia, where if a person He said the Ministry of Lands instrumental in driving various B o t s w a n a , M r Fa n Yo n g, the Mmopane Primary School
were interested in selling goats, and Agriculture, Ministry of development projects. reaffirmed the friendship and which started admitting students
they could pool their resources Trade and Entrepreneurship as “Botswana has benefitted in longstanding relations between in January 2021 and Ramaeba
with others to access larger well as the Drug Agency would a number of sectors including the two countries, saying it was Primary School in Kazungula,
quantities and better pricing. be key players in the industry. transport, education, agriculture, well grounded. which star ted operations in
He mentioned that this BOPA youth and environment, among “Our relation with Botswana January 2025. BOPA
same cooperative model could
work for Botswana’s SMEs,
where, for instance, a small
taxi business could expand into
owning an airplane business
Enhancing local beneficiation key to economic growth
from.. page 2 Company (ODC), will sell 30 per that government was working she added.
through cooperation and shared cent and De Beers will sell 70 per on the guidelines with De Beers Government’s main objective,
resources. cent of Debswana’s production for to ensure that the Diamonds she said, was to ensure that
“By working together, SMEs The 25-year extension of the
Debswana mining licences, from the first five years,” he explained. for Development Fund was Batswana interacted with their
can diversify and grow into “For the subsequent five years, adequately managed. diamonds and that the industry
larger enterprises that were once August 2029 to July 2054, he said,
would enable the joint venture to ODC will sell 40 per cent and The Fund, Ms Kenewendo said, was not foreign to them.
out of reach,” President Boko De Beers will sell 60 per cent of would be privately managed ‘and The sectors that would be dealt
emphasised. deliver long-term value from its
existing mining assets and mine Debswana’s production and both we are constituting the board and with, through the fund, she said,
In the new Chema Chema parties will sell a 50 per cent share ensuring that there are proper were those that would bring about
programme, he said businesses life extension projects beyond the
current mining licence period. for the five-year extension period. government structures around economic diversification, adding
would also be able to for m As part of this arrangement, De the fund’. that some imperatives would be
specialised cooperatives. T h e m i n e l i fe ext en sion
projects, the President said, Beers and ODC have also both “As we have pointed out, there guided by the Ministry of Finance.
“Creatives, for example, will committed to supply diamonds has been some lapses in some Commenting on some of the
be able to come together as included; Jwaneng Cut.9, Jwaneng
Underground and Orapa Cut.3. for beneficiation in Botswana, in funds previously, but it was ODC’s struggles, the minister said
creative cooperatives, while line with their share of Debswana because some of those oversight her ministry was to rectify some
those in the agricultural sector “Under the renewed sales
agreement, the government of supply,” he added. structures were not properly of the inefficiencies related to
can form farmer cooperatives. For her pa r t, Minister constituted. We are working to the company’s business model of
This segmentation will allow Botswana’s rough diamond sales
company, Okavango Diamond of Minerals and Energy, Ms ensure that the oversight and auctioning, ‘now that the market is
members to pool their talents Bogolo Kenewendo explained governing structures are in place,” aware of the ODC’. BOPA
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Budget expresses fiscal

prudence - Kenewendo
By Pako Lebanna (GDP), from 31 per cent of GDP said the recent completion of
in 2008-2009 to negative 24 per government’s Rough Diamonds
Parliament 2025 GABORONE - The 2025-26
Budget Speech recently tabled
cent by the end of 2024,” Ms
Kenewendo said.
Sales Agreement with De Beers
should kick-start more work to
before the Parliament offers She said fiscal prudence and the revive the nation’s position in
a pragmatic realisation of the rebuilding of the macroeconomic the industry and in economic
nation’s current circumstances as department at the Ministry of diversification

Watering holes well as bold vision for Botswana’s

future.
Specially Elected Member
Finance was important towards
restoring the necessary controls.
“Our fiscal strategy hinges on
“We need to unlock more value
from diamonds. The industry is
challenged with structural issues

in parks mitigate
of Parliament also Minister effective revenue maximisation, and transformation, as well as low
of Minerals and Energy, Ms on public expenditure efficiency sales in both the United States
Bogolo Kenewendo expressed and implementation of a robust of America and Asia, and we
this in Parliament on Wednesday, debt management strategy. These therefore need to make sure there

dry spells, conflict saying the budget showed a deep

commitment to fiscal prudence
and accountability as well as
inclusive growth, sustainable
are important to provide stability,”
Ms Kenewendo said.
Ms Kenewendo said the country
should leverage on the country’s
are strategic investments in other
revenue generating sectors,” Ms
Kenewendo.
She said economic
GABORONE - The practice of National Park. development and governance international goodwill and being diversification was an urgent
providing water to wildlife by way Parliament also learnt that reform. consistently ranked as having necessity to position Botswana to
of developing watering holes is a there were no permits issued She said the economic among the highest credit rating not only maximise benefit from
management intervention aimed for watering wild animals in outlook presented in the budget from reputable global institutions. the diamond industry through
at among other things, mitigating communal areas at the Chobe recognised current challenges, “We must therefore leverage value addition, but also in
the effects of prolonged dry spells Enclave, and no companies were and focused on creating stability these to unlock more capital developing other revenue streams
as well as reducing human wildlife given permits for purposes of and ensuring future stability. for economic and productive from other sectors to reduce the
conflict. watering animals in the area.
“The government’s financial activities, particularly for country’s vulnerability to global
Minister of Environment and Chobe MP, Mr Simasiku
position has been deteriorating, economic infrastructure,” she economic shocks.
Tourism, Mr Wynter Mmolotsi Mapulanga had asked the minister
in Parliament said this on to state the number of permits as financial buffers are down said. Ms Kenewendo said government
Wednesday, adding that the issued in communal areas at Chobe and debt has been accumulated. She said the country needed would work on improving the
practice had been undertaken in enclave for watering wild animals Government’s net financial assets a better revenue generation country’s energy sector towards a
most of the Game Reserves and and the names of companies given have fallen by more than 50 per strategy, including improved long-term sustainability.
National Parks, including Chobe those permits. BOPA cent of the gross domestic product tax collection. Ms Kenewendo BOPA

Letsholathebe hospital faces resource challenges

GABORONE
Mr Letsholo said a policy should be impleme
Commission to permit individuals who would
for the upcoming elect ions.

TO

- Ministry
of Health acknowledges that
Letsholathebe II Memorial
Hospital is facing challenges
of staff and medicine shortage
as well as inadequate facilities,
Assistant Minister of Health,
Mr Lawrence Ookeditse said.
He said all facilities order
medicine from Central Medical
Stores, and were also allocated a
micro-procurement vote, which
he said catered for emergency
procurements specific to that
health facility.
He said countrywide,
shortage of medical specialists
and medical officers in the
public sector was a result of
high attrition rate, in addition
to the already low numbers of
local specialists.
Though such was the case,
government he said ensured that
district hospitals have at least
one medical specialist from the
five basic specialities, noting
that Letsholathebe memorial
offered four specialities.
He further said the hospital
also offered five sub-specialities,
bringing the total number of
specialists to 17, which he said
the number of both specialists
and doctors was in line to
increase as more doctors were
trained and become available.
He further acknowledged
that the growing population
of Maun called for a second
24-hour service clinic in order
to alleviate pressure on Maun Assistant Minister of Health, Mr Lawrence Ookeditse acknowledged that Letsholathebe II Memorial Hospital was facing challenges of staff
Clinic and Letsholathebe and medicine shortage as well as inadequate facilities.
hospital, unfortunately, the
ministry was under budgetary upgrade Letsholathebe hospital. at Letsholathebe hospital (North patient ratio, shortages of match the rising population of
constraints and could not He was responding to Maun West District). medicine as well as inadequate Maun.
undertake the project at the East MP Goretetse Kekgonegile Furthermore he asked the facilities. He asked if there were plans to
moment. who asked the minister if he was minister to state how they would Additionally he asked if there upgrade Letsholathebe hospital
Mr Ookeditse also said aware of the numerous challenges address challenges of shortage were any plans to establish a into a fully-fledged specialised
the ministry had no plans to of inadequate services to patients of staff, doctors and specialists- 24-hour clinic in Maun East to hospital. BOPA
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Parliament

UDC preaches
diversity, harmony
of nation
By Pako Lebanna experienced in 2020-22 found the
country with far more financial
GABORONE - Botswana is resources in the Government
becoming a safer, secure and Investment Account and foreign
more politically stable nation exchange reserves than is the case
under the leadership of Umbrella at present.
for Democratic Change (UDC) With billions in reserves the
government, Minister of Justice past two administrations where
and Correctional Services, in a better position to mitigate the
Gaborone South MP, Mr Nelson circumstances, Mr Ramaotwana
Ramaotwana has said. said, but the UDC, government
Debating the budget speech in had been honest in admitting to
Parliament on Wednesday, he said the country’s economic situation
both President Advocate Duma and would work on solutions.
Boko’s State of the Nation Address He said given the availability of
(SONA) and Vice President, resources over time, government
Finance Minister Mr Ndaba would implement developmental
Gaolathe’s budget speech spoke changes that would radically
of unity and diversity as well as transform socio-economic Maun West and Francistown South legislators, Messrs Caterpillar Hikuama (left) and Wynter Mmolotsi
building a harmonious nation. conditions of Batswana, including at Parliament. Mr Hikuama said education needed radical reforms as it was the basis and foundation
He said unlike in the recent universal access to health, of what the country desired to achieve. Photo: Gothusang Lesego
past where former presidents Lt education and housing, starting
Gen Seretse Khama Ian Khama with the construction of 100 000
and Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi
were at loggerheads, former
presidents were now in a more
stable environment to enjoy
their civil liberties under a UDC
housing units. On issues affecting
Gaborone South constituency,
Mr Ramaotwana called for the
maintenance of junior secondary
schools such as Bokamoso
Social justice, human
government.
Mr Ramaotwana said by
investing in improving instruments
of governance, including building
and Nanogang, as well as the
refurbishment of the Extension 2
and Old Naledi clinics to include
security cameras to protect health
development way to go
oversight institutions and personnel from similar crime
procurement processes, increasing which occurred in the past. By Moshe Galeragwe of high unemployment among happened.
transparency in governance and He said storm water drainage others, as such UDC must not “It is government duty to
a human rights approach were systems and potholes on the GABORONE - To take the allow the liberal agenda that had mobilise resources and generate
accentuated in both the SONA roads in the capital had been a country forward, government impoverished the people take funds to normalise the economy,”
and budget.’ challenge he experienced and must foster political ideology course. he said.
by government to allow the Independent Electoral
h the voting age during the election year to register

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He said UDC government was attempted to address two decades that believes in social justice and He said the UDC must move Mr Hikuama said the country
not averse to criticism, but to the ago during his tenure as a mayor human development. away from honeymoon they were was blessed with minerals and
contrary believed in free speech and councillor at the Gaborone Maun West legislator, Mr currently enjoying and focus on other natural resources with the
and constructive criticism, as well City Council, and expressed hope Caterpillar Hikuama, told addressing challenges at hand, potential to grow its economy and
as a free and independent press. a permanent solution could be Parliament that it was important adding that the budget lacked a develop the people.
But he expressed the view that found. to craft a path that must be clear transformative tone as it does not On education, Mr Hikuama
it was disingenuous to compare The MP further said the Urban to follow. He said unemployment, show structural break from what welcomed closure of schools to
the situation the UDC government Police Station staff housing at poverty an inequality were inherent was done by previous government. deal with the flood situation.
inherited with that of the previous New Canada in Gaborone South in capitalist economy. He said the budget was more However, he said prior to the
two BDP administrations. were in a dilapidated state as they Commenting on the budget about what the new government closure, schools were already faced
Mr Ramaotwana noted that the were constructed decades ago, and speech on Wednesday, he said found in the coffers; ‘a negative with a dilemma of shortage of
global financial crisis of 2008 said funds permitting this would immediate past political rule had balance,’ rather than focusing on food, saying the closure should be a
and the COVID-19 pandemic be addressed in due time. BOPA resulted in the current situation what must be done not on what blessing in disguise for authorities
to rectify the issue of finance.
Mr Hikuama said education

Forensic audit of government imminent needed radical reforms as it was

the basis and foundation of what
the country desired to achieve.
As Botswana Congress Party
By Moshe Galeragwe government has engaged experts that their government recovered a that the audit’s initiation was not (BCP), he said they believed
who have agreed to undertake the staggering US$30 billion through meant to target anyone, insisting education was a fundamental
GABORONE - President audit for a maximum fee of P65 similar audits. on its impartiality. human right therefore must be
Advocate Duma Boko has million. He assured Parliament “We aim to recover what has When questioned about the taken seriously.
announced that a long-awaited that while forensic audits tend to been taken from the government. specific scope of the audit, “As a matter of urgency, come
forensic audit of the government be expensive, they yield rewarding We want our funds to be used President Boko indicated that up with reforms to rectify the
will commence within the next results. Citing a successful for their intended purposes,” experts would provide guidance situation and make sure the
two weeks. example from Angola, he noted the President said. He reiterated on this matter, and auditors would student-teacher ratio was what you
This promise was made during a be briefed accordingly. wanted, implement mother tongue
parliamentary session in response The President also addressed instruction in schools. Reduce
to Bobirwa legislator Mr Taolo proposals from some opposition quality gap between private and
Lucas’ comments on the budget members advocating for a public schools,” said Mr Hikuama.
speech. Presidential Commission instead He said it was important to
While addressing concerns of the forensic audit. He expressed invest more on early childhood
about the delay in initiating the his disagreement, highlighting the development and education.
audit, President Boko attributed powers vested in the President Mr Hikuama said government
the holdup to financial constraints. under the Commission of had to commit the budget to
He emphasised the high costs Enquiry Act, which allowed him establishing a strong foundation
associated with conducting a to determine the nature of the through education.
comprehensive forensic audit of commission, including whether it “We agree in terms of ideology
government operations, calling would be public. on where we want to go. It was
it a necessary but expensive “Under the Commission of mistake for a government believing
endeavour. Enquiry Act, I have the discretion education on production to stop
“The audit encompasses the to decide the commission’s Out of School Based Education,”
entirety of government and is transparency and its findings’ he said.
likely to cost millions,” he stated, publication,” he explained. He said UDC must explore
clarifying that the delay was not Advocate Boko stressed that abundance of opportunities in
due to reluctance on his part to the forensic audit process must agriculture to create employment
pursue the audit. remain independent and should and grow the economy.
“I want it to be done properly and be conducted by an international He said there was need to
in a manner that is not excessively President Advocate Duma Boko (right) and Deputy Speaker of and credible firm, free from intensify extension services,
costly for the government,” he Parliament, Ms Helen Manyeneng at Parliament. President Boko government influence. resource officers on the ground
added. To manage costs effectively, promised that the forensic audit of government would be launched BOPA and dealing directly with farmers.
President Boko revealed that the within a period not exceeding two weeks. BOPA
   

 
  
 
  

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Good service delivery key - Ntsima

By Lechedzani Morapedi from the Department of Labour Dr Keorapetse Mmualefe, development within the health concluded by stating that listening
emphasised that limited resources Coordinator of the Greater sector. He acknowledged the to department heads would help
FR A N CI S TOW N -Good and staffing challenges hinder Francistown District Health frustrations within the health inspire continued hard work and
service delivery can only service delivery, particularly as Management Team, praised the system while affirming the that recognizing achievements
be effectively facilitated by Francistown serves surrounding Minister for the government’s need for patients to receive is crucial for maintaining staff
officers who are mentally and districts as well. commitment to career the assistance they require. He morale. BOPA
emotionally balanced, according
to Francistown East MP, Mr
Tiroeaone Ntsima. He made these
remarks while addressing heads
of departments in Francistown on
Thursday.
Mr Ntsima emphasised that
government departments played a
critical role in delivering services
and highlighted the importance
of the staff’s physical, emotional,
and psychological fitness in
ensuring efficient service
provision. “Fitness allows for
good services to be given to
Batswana and for developments
to easily flow,” he stated.
He urged the adherence to
the culture of Botho, which
emphasises respect for individuals
and good customer relations,
ensuring that clients feel satisfied
and valued. “Deliver services in
an impressive manner so that the
customer feels free to come back
for further assistance,” he added.
The MP also pointed out that
Francistown, being an older city,
required an overhaul in service
delivery to improve governance
standards.
He called for collaboration
among different departments to
address challenges and ensure
that citizens receive the necessary
assistance from government
offices. “Actions should speak
louder than just engagements,”
he noted, stressing that effective
service delivery was ultimately
about meeting people’s needs.
Responding to the MP, City
ADDIS ABABA - Trainees receiving student badges at the opening ceremony of Seagull Talent Nurturing Project training programme
Clerk of Francistown, Mr Stephen
in Ethiopia. Photo: Xinhua
Motlogelwa, expressed concerns
over the city’s infrastructure,
which he claimed did not keep
pace with the city’s growth. He Officials hail China-initiated cooperation frameworks
highlighted the recent floods, ADDIS ABABA - investor in Ethiopia’s industrial Noting that China granted the leading position in supplying
which intensified existing Ethiopian officials have hail sector, with over 3 000 projects zero-tariff policy to the least- various goods to the Ethiopian
potholes and underscored the China-initiated development generating nearly 600 000 jobs developed countries that maintain market.
challenges of maintaining cooperation frameworks saying for Ethiopians, Kebede said the diplomatic relations with Beijing, Data from the ministry shows
infrastructure due to financial they are bearing fruits in Africa, Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway, a Ethiopia’s State Minister of Trade that Ethiopia’s main exports to
constraints. by promoting sustainable flagship project under BRI, was and Regional Integration Yasmin China include coffee, oilseeds,
“There are houses that are development, enhancing regional driving regional integration in Wohabrebbi said the majority of leather and leather products,
not occupied because they are connectivity and driving Africa. African countries were benefiting cotton, and yarn.
in a state of disparity and are economic transformation. “We Africans appreciate from the policy and selling their Meanwhile, Ethiopia imports
not user-friendly,” he remarked, During the Ethiopia-China China’s support in easing products in the Chinese market. a range of products from China,
advocating for a coordinated Economic and Trade Forum their countries’ debt burden The minister also hailed including vehicles, textiles
approach to service delivery held Monday in Ethiopia, the through multilateral and China’s commitment to and apparel, machinery, and
within the city. officials spoke highly of China- bilateral channels, as well as its expanding e-commerce and footwear. Ethiopian Investment
Francistown’s Deputy District Africa cooperation within the role in fostering educational, digital cooperation with Africa. Commissioner Zeleke Temesgen
Commissioner, Mr Patrick frameworks of the Belt and Road cultural, and technological “as the largest trading partner said that China has been
Toteng, noted that various Initiative (BRI) and the Forum exchanges through scholarships, and significant investor, China Ethiopia’s key development
departments are working on on China-Africa Cooperation vocational training, and research plays a pivotal role in Ethiopia’s partner, playing an instrumental
internalizing the budget speech to (FOCAC). partnerships,” he said. economic transformation. role in infrastructural
tailor it to their specific mandates. Negus Kebede, director- He noted that the China-Africa- Ethiopia remains committed development, industrialization
He asserted that this strategy general of Middle Eastern, UNIDO Center of Excellence to strengthening its all-weather and technological advancement.
would enhance the efficiency of Asian and Pacific affairs at the in Addis Ababa was another strategic partnership under the He said that China stands
government services, even amid Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign commendable initiative, serving BRI and the FOCAC,” she said. as Ethiopia’s largest trading
resource limitations. Mr. Toteng Affairs, said the FOCAC has as a platform to drive sustainable According to the state minister, partner with Chinese enterprises
also lamented the tragic loss of been fostering sustainable industrialisation, advance China is currently a strategic participating in various sectors
two lives due to the recent floods development, peace, and security agricultural modernisation, and trading partner of Ethiopia, including manufacturing,
affecting the city. across Africa. enhance skill development across ranking ninth in purchasing construction, energy and
Mr. Letsweletswe Seleke Noting that China is a key Africa. Ethiopian products while holding telecommunications. Xinhua
 Friday February 28, 2025 No. 039 Page 7 DailyNews

Oliphants
Drift deals
with flood
aftermath
By Benita Magopane

GABORONE - Residents
of Oliphants Drift in Kgatleng
District are still in anguish
following the destructive force of
this past week’s torrential rains
that almost submerged their
village.
The destructive force was in Sub-Inspector Aron Kerebotswe of Oliphants Drift police said they were forced to temporarily vacate the office and staff houses due to
the form of raging floods that flooding. Photo: Phenyo Ramatu
spilled into their settlement from
the confluence of Madikwe and
Limpopo rivers.
“I wouldn’t go in there if I
were you. One wrong step and
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the waters could pull you under!”
exclaimed one woman to BOPA
upon entry into Oliphants Drift.
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Drift, last Wednesday turned
into doomsday as floodwaters
from the Limpopo River—which
begins as the Crocodile River
in northeastern South Africa
and joins Botswana’s Madikwe
River—forced the local police
department, clinic, and civil
servants to temporarily evacuate
both their offices and homes.
The deserted police quarters,
BOPA observed, remained an
eerie scene, comparable to a
ghost town even now.
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never happened before in this
quiet village,” said Sub-Inspector
Aron Kerebotswe of Oliphants
Drift police, adding happily CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
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Magistrate denies Fogelson bail

By Goweditswe Kome fixed residence and has no family “These circumstances do not that while the presumption of procedures on its own does not
ties in the country. provide sufficient assurance that innocence applies, the gravity guarantee that the accused would
MASUNGA - Kenneth Dean Magistrate Bakgomogi said he would remain in the country of the offence was a factor in avail himself for trial if released,”
Jr Fogelson (58), a native of the these factors significantly if granted bail,” she said adding considering bail. she said.
United States of America was increased the likelihood of that if the accused flees, securing She said society has a vested On the other hand, she said the
recently denied bail by Masunga absconding adding that courts his return to Botswana would interest in ensuring that serious mere fact that the accused person
Magistrate Court. have generally been reluctant to be difficult and uncertain given crimes were prosecuted and has financial muscle as he alluded
Fogelson is accused of grant bail to foreigners who have the complexity of international allowing a potentially high-risk to in his application before court
the murder of Chimbidzani no substantial connections in the extradition processes. accused to be released would not did not stand as a safeguard
Bathoki on December 12, last country. She said that the administration be in the interests of justice. against the potential for risk to
year at Maitengwe. Dismissing She said it was the state’s of justice would be severely She said while the accused flee the country.
Fogelson’s bail application contention that the accused came prejudiced if the accused did not cooperated with the investigations, He was given 14 days to appeal
recently, Magistrate Tshegofatso only to visit the deceased and stand trial as the charge of murder this alone did not outweigh the to the High Court against the
Bakgomogi said the accused was the deceased was his sole known against him was a serious one. risk of flight. decision of the magistrate’s court.
not a Botswana citizen, has no contact in the country. Magistrate Bakgomogi noted “Compliance with the police BOPA

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC KITSISO MO SECHABENG

Kitsiso e ntshiwa mabapi le karolo ya lesome, Section 10 (2) ya molao
Notice issued in terms of Section 10 (2) of the Environmental Assessment (EA) Act’ Cap 65:07)
wa Tshekatsheko Seemo sa Tikologo Cap 65; 07
NOTIFICATION FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT KITSISO SECHABA KA KANOKO YA MOKWALO WA TSHEKATSHEKO TIKOLOGO MABAPI LE
FOR THE PROPOSED SAND MINING PROJECT IN MOSETSE RIVER BY MERAPELO RANCHEKE. TSAMAISO YA LEFELO LA KEPO YA MOTLHABA KWA09,2.110 MOSETSE KE MERAPELO RANCHEKE.

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Komiti e lekodisa morafe

Relief lephutshi meamuso e komiti e di dirisang e
le tsela ya go dira letseno.
dikgaba, Kgosi Motswakgakala
Sealetsa, o ne a ema go itshupa
meamuso ya Bangwaketse kwa
e leng teng, mo Kanye le mo
go yone lekgotla le na le dikgang
tse di farologaneng tse di amang
KANYE - Komiti ya lekgotla Fa a tswelela, o ne a tlhalosa fa pele ga morafe gore o amogela mafelong a mangwe. lefatshe la bone le ba lephata la
lele tlhokomelang matlotlo ka lefelo la Mmakgodumo le a kopo ya ga modulasetilo le Se ke go baakanya kgwetlho kaboditsha le gore Bangwaketse
le meamuso ya morafe wa ga supileng gore le gabedi e leng; go ithaopa go ntsha kaedi ka e modulasetilo a supileng fa mo ba itse dithoto sa bone. BOPA
Ngwaketse, (Bathoen II Trust) e Mmakgodumo ka fa letlhakoreng
lekodisitse morafe ka dikgwetho la tsela e kgologolo ya Ranaka,
tse ba kopaneng le tsone fa e sale a re ke naga e mo go yone e
komiti e tsaya marapo Mopitlo leng bonno ja dinonyane (Bird
ngwaga o o fetileng. Sanctuary). O tlhalositse fa naga
Modulasetilo wa Bathoen II e e le mo sekiding sa diekere
Trust, Rre Prince Chibana, o ne a tse di makgolo a ferang bongwe
begela morafe kwa kgotleng kgolo (900ha).
ya Bangwaketse ka Laboraro fa A re bontlha jo bongwe ke
komiti e tshwenngwa ke dikoloto Mmakgodumo ka fa Ramatea
tse lekgotla le lebaneng le tsone Ranch. Lefelo le a supileng lele
mme di tswa kwa dingwageng tse diekere tse di dikete pedi le
di kwa morago. makgolo a ferabobedi (2800 ha).
Selo se a tlhaolositseng fa se “Lefelo le, bogologolo le ne
busetsa morago komiti go boloka le dirisediwa temo ya rice le
lemmenyana le le bonalang. diperekisi,” ga tlhalosa Rre
O ne a tlatsa ka gore go itaana Chibana yo o neng a tlatsa ka gore
ka noga e tshela ga maloko a polase eo gape e na le matamo a
komiti go busetsa maiteko a bone le mabedi a gongwe ba ba nang
kwa morago. le kgatlhego ba ka itshupang goka
“Re na le kgwetlho ya gore dira dikopo tsa ditlhabololo tsa
komiti ga e a rutuntshiwa le go dikgwebo tsa nosetso kgotsa go
supegediwa go ka tsamaisa tiro,” fetlha motlakase.
ga bolela Rre Chibana, ka jalo a Rre Chibana o begile fa komiti
itela mo go ba ba maleba go ba e ne ya tsaya tshwetso ya go
tswa thuso. tsosolosa moletlo wa Ngwao wa
O begile fa komiti e lebagane Mmakgodumo Cultural Festival
le dikgwetlho tsa dikgang tsa ngwaga o o fetileng.
lefatshe le lephata la kabo ditsha Tsosoloso ya moletlo o, e
mo Kanye. dirilwe ntle le dituelo dipe go tswa
A re dipoelo tsa lefatshe mo setshabeng ka jaana morafe o
di tshwanetse go akolwa ke no o tseneletse mokete oo mahala Ba sepodise le sesole sa Botswana ba le mo letsholong la go batla Lance Corporal Mokomeng Moagi
Bangwaketse e seng lekgotlana le gone go rekisa mahala kwa yo go belaesegang a bolaile batho ba le bararo, a gobatsa lepodise, a bo a ja ntlo ya bone ka molelo
la kabo ditsha jaaka go lebega mo moletlong maikaelelo e le go kwa Kgomokasitwa ka Labobedi. Go ya ka Assistant Commissioner Near Bagali, tiragalo eo, e gapile
mabakeng mangwe. itsese morafe fa jaanong moletlo matshelo a mme wa dingwaga tse 69, mosetsana wa dingwaga tse 17 le mosimane wa dingwaga tse
Ka jalo one a kopa morafe go o boetse, ga bolela Rre Chibana. 8, mme mosimane wa dingwaga tse 13 ene o ne a falola. A re lepodise le le thuntshitsweng le bone
dira komiti e e tlaa lebaganang O tlhaloseditse morafe dikgobalo tse di masisi, mme lea sedilega kwa kokelong. Senepe: Calviniah Kgautlhe
le go kaya meamuso ya ba gore ba ne ba kgona moletlo
GaNgwaketse gope ko e ka tswang oo ka thotloetso go tswa mo
e le teng, gore Bangwaketse ba
e itse le gore, e kwadisiwe ka fa
molaong.
makalaneng a a farologaneng
le bangwe mo morafeng jaaka
kompone ya Colours of Sounds,
Borre ba kgothadiwa go
Rre Chibana o tlhalositse
gape fa komiti e na le kgwetlho
ya molao motheo o jaanong o
siilweng ke nako.
lekalana la Botswana Tourism
Board le ba bangwe.
O ne a tlhalosa fa komiti e na
le maikaelelo le tebelopele ya go
tsibogela botsogo jwa bone
Molao motheo o, go tlhalosega dira dipapadisanyo tsa kgwebo Ka Kefilwe selotlegeng O bile a rotloetsa borre go re botsogo bo botlhokwa ka jalo
fa kgotlakgolo ya ditsheko e ne le bangwe ba ba ka supang dira loaro la borre le areng le a kgotlhatsa borre gore ba nne le
ya ntsha taolo ya gore makgotla kgatlhego go tla ka megopolo le PALAPYE - Borre ba fokotsa kgonafalo ya go tsenwa boikarabelo jwa go itlhokomela
otlhe a a tlhokometseng matlotlo ditlhabololo tse di ka tsisang dijo kgothadiwa go fetola boitsholo, ke mogare le go dirisa dikausu le ba malwapa a bone.
le meamuso ya merafe a buse mo mogopong wa Bangwaketse. mekgwa le dikakanyo mo go tsa go itshireletsa. Moruti Nthobatsang a re mmele
melao-metheo ya one go fetolwa Fa ba akgela, bangwe ba morafe botsogo le kgokgontsho ya bong. Rre Ernest o boletse fa borre wa motho ke tempele ya Modimo
ka ngwaga wa 2021. ba iteetse komiti legofi ba tlhalosa Se se builwe ke mogokaganyi ba amega thata mo dikganyeng ka jalo se se tsenngwang mo go
“Mme molao motheo o o fa mo ditsong tsa komiti e, ba ise wa tsa botsogo wa kgaolo ya tsa kgokgontsho, tiriso botlhaswa o ne e tshwanetse ya nna se se
baakantsweng wa lekgotla la ba ke ba utlwe ka tsamaiso e e Palapye, Rre Thuso Ernest kwa ya dinotagi, dipetelelo, tiriso molemo.
Bathoen II Trust o sa tswa go kgathisang jaaka go supile mo bo kopanong jwa borre kwa botlhaswa mo go tsa tlhakanelo Moruti Nthobatsang a re
goroga, mme ga re ise re kgone pegong ya ga modulasetilo. Kerekeng ya UCCSA mo Palapye dikobo ya bana ba ba dingwaga botsogo bo tla pele ka jalo a
go o sekaseka,” ga tlhalosa Rre Morafe o atlile megopolo ya bosheng. tse di kwa tlase le kanamiso ya rotloetsa borre go itlhokomela, le
Chibana. komiti ka jaana bangwe ba supile Rre Ernest a re batshwentswe mogare wa HIV/AIDS. go potlakela go bona ba botsogo
Go sale foo, Rre Chibana o fa komiti e na le tebelopele ya ke dikgang tsa botsogo jwa borre Mogolwane kwa lephateng la fa basa ikutlwe sentle.
tlhaloseditse morafe fa ene le go godisa itsholelo le go fetola ka ba tsaya ditlamelo tsa botsogo Bong, Mme Malebogo Abesai A re kereke ya UCCSA e tla
lekoko la gagwe e le matlho a matshelo a Bangwaketse. ka go ngosela fa gongwe ba setse a re lefatshe leno le itemogela ema ka dinao go thusa puso go
morafe mo meamusong ya ga Ba rotloeditse modulasetilo go ba gateletswe ke makowa. kgolo ya kgokgontsho ka mefuta. ruta borre tsela e e siameng ya go
Ngwaketse e tshwana le sekolo dira dithata tsa gagwe go ya ka A re borre ba maoto a tshupa Ka jalo, o ne a rotloetsa borre dira dilo sentle ka botsogo le go
se se golwane sa tiro ya diatla, kaedi ya molao motheo go tseela go itlhatlhobela mogare wa HIV/ go ema ka dinao go lwantsha lwantsha kgokgontsho ya bong.
mabentlele a supa a a itsegeng ka maloko a a tswang mo tseleng AIDS a tlhalosa gore keletso kgokgontsho le gone gore kereke Mongwe wa borre, Rre Phenyo
leina la (7 Shops) a jaanong mo dikgato a sa okaoke. ya ba botsogo ke gore motho e nne le seabe ka go ruta ka yone. Kgosidialwa a re kgang ya
nakong eno a oketsegile go nna Ba amogetse ka tsoo-pedi kopo mongwe le mongwe a itse seemo A re borre ba kereke ba kgokgontsho e supa borre thata
lesome. ya ga modulasetlo ya go dira sa gagwe sa mogare wa HIV/ tshwanetse ba nna sekao, ebile ka monwana ntswa le bone ba
O ne a tswelela ka gore sekolo komiti e e tlaa emang ka dinao go AIDS. ba rute bana ba basimane tsela kgokgontshiwa.
se segolwane sa tiro ya diatla se supa le go tsena mo dipuisanong Rre Ernest o tlhalositse gape ee siame ya go tshela le batho ba Rre Kgosidialwa a re dithuto tse
segologolo, ga mmogo le matlo tsa go phutha mafatshe a gore ba rotloetsa go itlhatlhoba bangwe. ba di amogetseng di botlhokwa
a sekolo seo a jaanong a thusang Bangwaketse mo mafelong a a ga bakapelo ga mmogo le gore ba Fa a tswa la gagwe, Moruti wa mme di batla go simololwa kwa
badiri ba sekolo ka boroko, ga mo Kanye le mabapi. ba amilweng ke mogare ba bo ba kereke ya UCCSA kwa Palapye dikolong.
mmogo le phiriso e le dingwe tsa Fa a akgwa modulasetilo tsaya diritibatsi. Reverend Boikobo Nthobatsang a BOPA
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Kgafela primary
school shelters
flood victims
Kgafela Primary School head,
By Benita Magopane Ms Margaret Seele (left) and
a flood victim, Mr Butiki
MOCHUDI - In a remarkable Phiri in a classroom that is
display of community service, used as a family home by Mr
Kgafela Primary School has Phiri’s family in Mochudi. The
opened its doors to flood-hit classroom was offered to him by
families from the Rantshompe/ Kgatleng District Council to use
Mmapole wards in Mochudi. as temporary shelter after his
Classrooms have been turned house was submerged by flood.
into temporary shelters for the Photo: Phenyo Ramatu
78 flood victims whose lives
remain in limbo following last
week’s heavy downpour.
The school in collaboration
with local authorities made a
deliberate decision to provide
food, toiletries, clothing and
blankets to the victims, a sign
that it is not only there as an
institution for learning but, one
that provides social service to
the community when the need
arises.
“Some of these provisions
wouldn’t have been possible
without the help of the
community as well as the
teachers,” said the school’s
principal, Ms Margaret Seele
who indicated that some came
in with nothing but the clothes
on their backs.
Among the evacuees was Mr
Butiki Phiri who recounted the
fate he suffered as a result of the
floods.
“I have lost so much because
of these floods. The water
S tatistics Botswana will be collecting Agricultural Census data countrywide from
traditional and commercial agricultural holdings, from February 2025 to December 2025.

destroyed everything in the The first phase will cover traditional holdings and run from February to September, 2025 while
house leaving very little to the last phase focusing on commercial holdings will start in June and end in December 2025.
salvage,” said Mr Phiri .
He showed BOPA his
makeshift dwelling at the school The objectives of the 2025 Agricultural Census are:
and the sight was not pretty.
His children’s soaked books i. To provide time series basic information on crop and livestock production and on
were left open on tables tops to agricultural farming practices and farm labour,
dry. ii. To utilise the results and experience from the census in planning for future
“When the water level rose,
we had to leave everything annual agricultural surveys, and
behind, including my chickens. iii. To produce a baseline data at the national and agricultural district levels for
From 35 chickens I was left use by government decision-makers and other stakeholders.
with only six,” said Mr Phiri.
Mr Lebang Ramocha, a The selected agricultural holdings should expect Statistics Botswana officers between 0600
former refugee at Kgafela
Primary School, expressed his and 2000 hours.
gratitude to the school principal
whom he said took good care Statistics Botswana officers can be identified by:
of them. “Here we are a close-
knit family, all thanks to Ms • Uniforms and protective clothing carrying the Statistics Botswana logo
Seele who made all of us feel
at home. During my stay we
• Official Letter of appointment on Statistics Botswana Letterhead bearing the officer’s
were provided with breakfast names as they appear on their National Identity Card (OMANG)
and lunch as well as access to • Name tags with the Statistics Botswana logo, and names as they appear on OMANG
anything else we needed,” said and letter of appointment
Mr Ramocha. • Vehicles with Statistics Botswana and Ministry of Lands and Agriculture logos
While the school reaffirmed
its commitment to taking care
of the victims, whose numbers The public is obligated by the Statistics Act of 2009 to respond to the Agricultural Census
have since dropped to 38 as at questions.
February 25, until the very end,
Ms Seele stated that more help
was still needed. Confidentiality of all information collected is guaranteed.
For a single mother of three
still living at the school, Ms
Tebogo Ramocha, revealed her Private Bag 0024, Tel: 3671300 E-mail: [email protected]
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comes to leave the temporary
shelter. “We have been so well
fed and taken care of here. I
do not know how I am going
to survive after this, especially
with a very sick child who needs
special attention from time to
time,” said Ms. Tebogo. BOPA
 DailyNews Friday February 28, 2025 No. 039 Page 12

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Gaborone North intends to RHINO PLANT HIRE (PTY) LTD IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED
FARM LABOURER WITH PIECE JOB GROUNDSMEN SALES & OPERATIONS MANAGER
construct a boundary wall. Kindly
horticulture experience wanted contact Gaborone City Council honest hardworking P10/ hr
at Malotwana. Apply to: P O Box This challenging role will be suited to a detail orientated individual with a
(Physical Planning) office @ the 73608042. demonstrable ability to juggle multiple activities in an extremely pressurised
81057, Gaborone. For enquiries: following numbers 3657400 environment.
72496514. within 14 days. The successful applicant will have:
PALDEN HEALTH CARE located
- A minimum of 10 years operations experience
WANTED FARM WORKERS OWNER OF LOT 10048, at plot 175 Phaphane ward - A proven track record in senior management, including with regards to sales,
2 at Mooke lands. Box 1712 Morokologadi, Ramotswa would Mochudi is looking for one (1) marketing, HR and budgeting.
Francistown 74042649 Nditume like to change land use from qualified dental therapist with a - Completed relevant and appropriate training (and display commensurate
Tlale residential to multi residential. For valid BHPC license and a minimum experience) with regards to Fleet and Strategic Management including
any objections contact Ramotswa of 5 years experience. To carry maintenance, planning, financial analysis and business planning. Risk
HERDBOY WANTED AT out the following services dental Management, fuel management and expense management.
physical planning office,
Mmankgodi. Contact 72977139 cleaning, tooth fillings, dental Applications should be addressed to:
telephone 5381200 in writing,
extraction and x-rays. Submit at Kerry Bennett
WANTED 2 FARM WORKER within (14) days publication of Rhino Plant Hire
P O Box 1186, Mahalapye Cell this notice. clinic. Closing date- 15/03/25.
Po Box 502130
71725805 Gaborone
MASEGO MERCY MANGOPE, S COMPANY (PTY) Ltd,
FARM WORKERS NEEDED in would like to change use of Or Email: [email protected]
Gakuto. Send application to running Indian Restaurant in
plot 563, Modipane from single CBD requires 3 chefs in Indian
Remofiwe Letsholo, P O Box 5464, family to multi-residential. Any Cuisine. Candidates should
Gaborone. Closing 20 March 2025. comments or objections should
be forwarded to Kgatleng District
have knowledge in Tandoori, Hiring: Company Staff Transit Driver
Afghani and Indian Curry. They
2 FARM WORKERS wanted Council Physical Planning Unit at should have minimum of 5 years’ F&G Botswana (Pty) Ltd., a manufacturing company based at Plot 44005 Dumela Industrial, Francistown, is
in Bokaa. Apply to: Sithabile P. 5749483 within 14 working days experience. Send C.V, Certificates looking for a full-time Company Staff Transit Driver.
Mathe P O Box 123 Gaborone. of this publication and references to P O Box 45045,
Requirements:
Closing date: 14/03/2025 Riverwalk, Gaborone.
ƒ Valid PrDP (P - Passengers) License
WANTED FARM WORKER
ƒ Minimum 3 years of experience driving buses
Sekukwe. Box 767 Francistown.
Annah Majabane 71266430
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF LOST DEED ƒ Clean driving record & strong knowledge of traffic regulations
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that we intend to apply for a certified copy of lost Title Deed No FT TL 201/2005 dated 18th ƒ Candidates with business etiquette and reception training are preferred
FARM WORKER WANTED. day of May 2005 made in favor of Quadrum in respect of the Lot ƒ Willing to travel to Gaborone or overseas, with long-distance driving and airport pick-up/
Contact: Oampona Mohutsiwa, CERTAIN: Piece of land being tribal lot 1087 Maun drop-off experience
P O Box 45613 Gaborone. SITUATE: At Maun village in the Batawana Tribal Territory ƒ Extremely hygienic, punctual, responsible, and professional attitude
MEASURING: 2018 m2 (two thousand and eighteen square metres) ƒ Good communication skills & customer service mindset
FARM WORKERS WANTED at HELD UNDER: Deed No FT 201/2005 dated 18th Day of May 2005.
IN FAVOR OF: Quadrum Proprietary Limited Key Responsibilities:
Gakuti Farms. Apply to Futana
Investment c/o Cynthia Rendon All persons having objections to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same with the Registrar of
Deeds for Botswana at Gaborone within 3 weeks from the last publication of this notice. ƒ Safely transport company staff to and from designated locations
Private Bag 0028 Mogoditshane.
Dated At Maun on the 19th Day Of February 2025 ƒ Adhere to all traffic laws and company policies
Contact 3907523 Janet Nanvula Bimson
Plot 1018 Exit 1,Riverside, Disaneng ƒ Perform routine vehicle checks and report maintenance needs
FARM WORKER WANTED at P O Box 250096,Maun,Botswana ƒ Clean and wash all company vehicles, maintain cleanliness and order
Dutlwe. Box 82268 Gaborone Call ƒ Provide excellent service to all passengers
77508333 Tanki Selema NOTICE OF NEXT OF KIN MEETINGS
Administrative of Estates Act [Cap.31:01] Send your CV and relevant documents to Mr. Robert at [email protected] or P.O. Box 3252 Francistown.
2 HERD BOY and herd girl
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that by virtue of section 31 of the Administration of Estates Act (Cap:33:01), heirs and next of kin
wanted Albert Gachala. Box 218 of the deceased and all persons having claims against the above estate , are being called upon to attend before the Master
Francistown 75513104 of the High Court at Francistown High Court on the date and time specified opposite the names of their deceased relatives
for purposes of recommending for appointment , a person or persons as EXECUTOR /Executrix Dative as well as identifying
FARM WORKER WANTED

TO PLACE ADS
beneficiaries and to discuss any other business relating to their deceased relativet.
at Diphiring farms. Contact
Josephine Mmereki 74330858 Name of Deceased Person Estate Number Date of Meeting Time Master
IDAH NTSHEKISANG ESHFT-000308-23 15-04-25 1000HRS PITSO
FARM WORKERS WANTED

365 3587 • 365 3593

at Boribotsane lands near DATED AT FRANCISTOWN THIS_DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025
Molepolole. Apply to : Master
Tobedza P.O Box Molepolole. MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT
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Farm Worker INTENTION CHANGE MARRIAGE PROPERTY REGIME

Wanted NOTICE OF NEXT OF KIN MEETINGS In terms of section 8(1)(f) of the Married Persons Act (2014)
– Join Our Team! Administration of Estates Act [Cap.31:01] 1. GOFAONE NONO MOKALAKE and NONOFO RAKGOLE married in community of property on the 8th of
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of section 31 of the Administration of Estates Act (Cap: 33:01), heirs and next September 2023 in Ramotswa, wish to change their property regime to out of community of property.
We are looking for a of kin of the deceased and all persons having claims against the above estate, are being called upon to attend before the 2. The parties intend to apply to the High Court of Botswana after the expiration of the (3) three weeks
hardworking and reliable Master of The High Court at Francistown High Court on the date and time specified opposite the names of their deceased statutory notice from the date of the first publication hereof.
Farm Worker to join our team! relatives for the purposes of recommending for appointment, a person or persons as Executor/Executrix Dative as well 3. Any person, creditor or debtor, who may have an interest in the assets and/ or liabilities of the parties estate,
as identifying beneficiaries and to discuss any other business relating to their deceased relative. should they have objections to the parties changing their property regime, are to inform the parties in
Applicant with farm experience
Name of Deceased Person Estate Number Date Of Meeting Time Master writing before the expiration of the said three (3) weeks period, or make representations before the
on livestock, day-by-day High Court of Botswana once the contemplated application is lodged.
SEBEDI OLEBOGENG ESHFT-000760-24 04-06-2025 0900HRS BASUPI
maintenance, this could be the
perfect opportunity for you. DATED AT FRANCISTOWN THIS 6th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025 DATED AT GABORONE THIS 27TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025
MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT
GOFAONE NONO MOKALAKE APPLICANT NONOFO RAKGOLE APPLICANT
Location: La&Kc Ranch Serowe PO BOX 683 GABANE PO BOX 476 MOCHUDI
Job Type: [full time] APPLICATION FOR LOST DEED OF FIXED PERIOD STATE GRANT 1st PUBLICATION CELL: 72 283 631 CELL: 72 466 352
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned 2016 made in favour of THE JOINT ESTATE
Salary: [P1800] intends to apply for a certified copy of: Deed OF THE LATE MASEPELANYANA TISO AND
of Fixed Period State Grant No. 21/2016 SURVIVING SPOUSE MOSADISADI TISO; MOTUMISE J.
Send cv: dated 11th day of January 2016 made in IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT GABORONE
[email protected] favour of THE JOINT ESTATE OF THE LATE Any person having objection to the issue of CASE NO: CVHGB-002549-23
MASEPELANYANA TISO AND SURVIVING such copy is hereby required to lodge the
SPOUSE MOSADISADI TISO in respect of: same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds
No: 75353979 within three (3) weeks from last publication
In the matter between;
CERTAIN: piece of land being Lot 6011 of this notice. TRANS AFRICA (PTY) LTD PLAINTIFF
Lobatse; And
RASETSHWANE ATTORNEYS BOI’S AGRI SHOP (PTY) LTD 1ST DEFENDANT
SYLVIA DITSHEBO KEORENG SITUATE: in Lobatse Extension 24; Plaintiff’s Attorneys BOITUMELO KHUMALO 2ND DEFENDANT
Plot 54513, Unit 4A, The Court Yard KGOMOTSO KHUMALO 3RD DEFENDANT
MEASURING: 375m2 (Three Hundred and Village, Riverwalk
Seventy Five Square Metres) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION
INTEND TO LAND USE TO MULTI FAMILY P O Box 60894, G-West
HELD: under Deed of Fixed Period State GABORONE
RESIDENTIAL FROM SINGLE RESIDENTIAL Grant No. 21/2016 dated 11th day of January [Ref: TMR/tm/ TISO] BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to a judgment of the above Honorable Court the following
movable property of the Defendant will be sold by public auction by DEPUTY SHERIFF OMPHEMETSE
AND BUILD BOUNDARY WALL OF PLOT 5465
PETER KAISARA to the highest bidder as follows:
MOGODITSHANE.. URGENTLY REQUIRED:
DATE OF SALE : Wednesday 19th March 2025
JOB TITLE: Optometrist TIME: : 10:00 am
ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS PROPOSAL SHOUL BE EXPRERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum 3 years’ experience in Optometry Clinic/ VENUE: : Broadhurst (by Broadhurst Police Station)
Hospital
LODGED WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS FROM THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD:
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Optometry, Master’s degree will be added
PUBLICATION DATE OF THIS NOTICE AND ALL advantage 2piece Sofas
VACANCY: 01 2piece Couch
ENQUIRIES SHOULD BE DONE, IN WRITING, TO CLOSING DATE: 14/3/2025 Double bed
MOGODITSHANE PHYSICAL PLANNING, WHOSE JOB SUMMARY: Defy fridge
Optometry clinic work which includes attending patients in clinic, overall Hisense washing machine
ADDRESS IS PRIVATE BAG 006, MOGODITSHANE, management of the practice. And maintenance and upkeep of Optometry Defy microwave
equipment’s TERMS OF SALE: CASH and EFT will be accepted.
TELEPHONE 5105612.
Maintaining professional relationship with patients and staff at practice DATED AT GABORONE THIS 25th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025.
Registration with Botswana Health Professions council is mandatory requirement
Plot 18938, Segakwana Road Phase 2,
Apply to: VUSICAH INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD Gaborone
+267 311 9003 / 77 551 277
T/AS EYE EXPRESS MAUN P O Box 45123, Riverwalk
PRIVATE BAG 400, MAUN Gaborone

TO PLACE
[email protected]
TEL: 6863088/ 76178171 www.pelompelegal.co.bw
EMAIL: [email protected]

Notice of intention to enter into a transaction with a non-citizen

ADS In terms of section 34 of tribal act 2018

NOTICE is hereby given in terms of Section 34 of the Tribal Land Act that Otlaatweng Selato intends to enter
into a sale agreement with Ndabenzima Ndlovu, a non-citizen in respect of the below mentioned property
in the sum of P100 000.00 namely;
MINISTRY OF WATER AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT
CERTAIN PLOT NO: piece of land being a residential plot
ACCOMMODATION WANTED
CALL SITUATED AT:
MEASURING:
DEVELOPMENTS:
PRICE:
WHICH PROPERTY:
plot 3343 Rakhuna village
30 X 17.63 X 29.92 X 18.17 M
UNDEVELOPED, ONLY CORNER POLES INSTALLED.
P100 000.00
IS HELD UNDER CERTIFICATE OF CUSTOMARY LAND GRANT (SECTION 16)
ROLONG LAND BOARD IN FAVOUR OF OTLAATWENG SELATO
1. The Ministry wishes to invite interested individuals, Estate Agents and Property Development Companies
for registration of their residential accommodation for possible leasing by government

2. Required Accommodation:

OUR Any citizen interested in a similar transaction in respect of the above mentioned property shall be given
priority notwithstanding the agreement reached by the above parties.

Any citizen objecting to this transaction should do so in writing giving reasons thereof to Rolong Land Board
within thirty (30) days of publication of this notice.
(a) 2 or 3 bedroomed Houses/Flats/Town Houses, Cluster/Multi Residence, 3 bedroomed Medium
Cost Houses, and 3 bedroomed High Cost Houses in Gaborone, Francistown, Selebi-Phikwe,
Serowe, Palapye, Maun, Jwaneng, Lobatse, Tsabong, Molepolole, Mahalapye, Kanye, Ghanzi,
Bobonong, Ramotswa, Letlhakane, Orapa, Mochudi and other villages.

DATED AT GABORONE THIS 06TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025. (b) Executive houses, preferably with guard house in Gaborone and Francistown only

OFFICES IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD

AT GABORONE
CASE NO: MAHGB:000881/18
3. All units of accommodation must be complete with all standard fittings, fixtures, power and water
should be in a good state of repair and decoration.

4. The terms and conditions of the lease will be in accordance with the standard lease agreement approved
In the Matter between by Attorney General’s chambers, a copy of which could be obtained from the Department of Housing.

GAGOBONOLO ROSE MAOTO PLAINTIFF 5. Please note that the Department of Housing nor the Government of Botswana is obliged to accept

LOBATSE And

CHRISTOPHER MAOTO DEFENDANT

any offer, neither should it be construed that there would be a commitment to lease any property
registered with the Department. Those who offer/register their properties in response to this invitation
are free to withdraw their offer anytime if they so wish or find alternative tenants but must inform the
Department of Housing.

533 2615 NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION

Those interested in registering their properties are required to complete the accommodation offer
forms and they must attach proof of ownership; Lease Agreement/Certificate of Right or Title Deed.
Collection and Submission of completed forms must be made at the following
BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that the pursuant to the judgment granted by the offices:
above Honorable Court, the following property will be sold by public auction by
DEPUTY SHERIFF BATHUSI BILLY to the highest bidder as follows: GABORONE FRANCISTOWN

KASANE DATE OF SALE: 11th of April 2025

TIME OF SALE: 1000HRS
VENUE: Tawana ward Letlhakane Plot NO 3579
Department of Housing
P/BAG 00138 GABORONE
4th floor, National Development Bank Building, Main Mall
Regional Office
Department of Housing, Former BGI Building
P/BAG F228 Francistown

ALL OTHER AREAS – Respective District Commissioners/District Officer

625 0353
PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: A residential area in Tawana ward ,Letlhakane
Plot NO 3579,Plot size 40m by 40m
Developments – 1x bachelor pad,1x1 room 1x 6. We wish to advice our clients who have offered their properties before but were not leased to re-apply for
bathroom and toilet , 1x unfinished house at registration. Failure to re-apply will result in cancellation of their previously made offers.
roof level for a 4 bedroom house.
7. The closing date for registration of offers will be on or before 16:30 hours on the 30th June 2025.
CONDITION OF SALE: Cash or Bank guaranteed cheques.

F/TOWN DATED AT LETLHAKANE THIS 23RD OF FEBRUARY 2025

DEPUTY SHERIFF BATHUSI BILLY

8. Please note that offers will be invited every six (6) months to accommodate new properties that may
come into the market.

9. For further information, please contact the following: -

FRANCISTOWN GABORONE

241 3403 PO BOX 50062

GABORONE
71762003/71607940
Mrs S.B. Radithupa/ Mr. A. Mabuela
Phone: 245 5480 / 241 4054, Fax: 241 7994
Mrs K.M Tshobo / Mr J.S Basimane
Phone: 398 5600, Fax: 390 6535
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Stands Since 1962
www.kutlwano.gov.bw

Friday February 28, 2025 No. 039

Trio tells stories through film

By Thato Setlhare cinematic scale and depth as the
most successful global franchises.
GABORONE - Mainane However, for the industry in
Studios, founded by the trio of Botswana to truly thrive, more
Moreetsi Gabang, Kabelo ‘K-Bos’ investment is needed.
Motlhatlhedi and Tricia Sello, is “We need both the government
a creative force to reckon with, and private sectors to see
driven by a deep passion for filmmaking as a viable business.
storytelling and a commitment We need to prove that these
to showcasing Botswana’s untold stories are not just for us, but for
stories on the global stage. the world. With the right support,
The team’s vision is to produce Botswana can become a hub for
high-quality films that not only African cinema,” Gabang noted,
highlight the rich cultural diversity emphasising the importance of
of Botswana, but also resonate with investing in one’s craft, whether
audiences worldwide. through formal education or
“With specialty in film directing, hands-on experience, and learning
story development, pre-production, from both successes and failures.
production and post production Mainane Studios also has
services, we create high-quality valuable advice for aspiring
and impactful films that speak Jethro ‘Umaga’ Ndebele (left), Bernard Morapedi (centre) and Special Ramatudung during the filmmakers in Botswana. “The
to our culture, that showcase production of Baratani short film, which is one of the projects done by Mainane Studios. road ahead may be difficult, but
Botswana to the world in an perseverance is key. The journey
authentic, raw form,” said Gabang short films, Zombie Date Night will not be easy, but if you stay
about Mainane Studios, which is in Tlokweng and Baratani (The passionate and persistent, you will
dedicated to turning ideas into Hill of Lovers), the team was able see your vision come to life. Keep
reality, making a significant mark to break even and even generate pushing forward you are part of
on the global cinematic landscape. royalties for the cast and the crew. building something bigger than
Inspired by a range of The success story is attributable yourself,” expressed Gabang.
filmmakers and literary works, to the fact that at the heart of For his part, Sello said, “Stay true
Mainane Studios draws heavily Mainane Studios filmmaking to your story, embrace your unique
from renowned author of African process is a dedication to voice, and keep pushing forward.
literature, Ousmane Sembene, authenticity. Our culture, our landscapes, our
Steven Spielberg, and African “If a story does not feel real or experiences are rich with stories
cinema classics such as Borom true to the people and places it the world is eager to hear.”
Sarret. represents, it will not connect with Sello believes Mainane Studios
With the mantra; give them what the audience,” said Gabang, adding successes show that with the
they want, but not the way they that the team strove to tell stories right approach, local films can be
expect it, the studio believes in the that were deeply rooted in local commercially viable.
power of storytelling to connect culture, but still carried universal “We believe that films should
people, and aims to give voice to themes that appealed to everyone. be deeply rooted in the culture they
The trio also emphasises Marcus Mabusela (left) and William Last KRM in their element on
stories that can change the world. represent. But at the same time,
emotional depth in their the Zombie Date Night in Tlokweng short film, which has won both
Their journey has not been they should have universal themes
without challenges though. storytelling, focusing on characters Best Film and Audience Choice Awards at the NEFTi Africa Film that everyone can connect with,”
“In Botswana, securing funding that feel real and struggles that Festival in 2023. added Sello.
for films remains one of the biggest matter. As such the team’s creative “We envision bringing African
the test with Zombie Date Night reaffirmed the team’s belief that
obstacles, but we believe that with process is organic and interative. mythology and history to life in a
in Tlokweng, which became one Botswana’s film industry is on the
time, and with the right support, “We take it on a series of ‘dates,’ way that resonates globally,” said
of the company’s most memorable rise and that it has the potential to
we can show that local films are testing it out, seeing if it holds, Sello.
projects. compete on the world stage, which
commercially viable. Lack of if it speaks to us. Then comes As for Motlhatlhedi, his advice
The short film garnered put a stamp on Mainane Studios
infrastructure, limited access to that crucial, irreversible moment is that films should speak to the
widespread acclaim, winning both big dreams of creating African
high-end equipment, and a small of I want you! - that is when we soul. “Stories should not be just
Best Film and Audience Choice epics on the scale of Lord of the
distribution network for local films commit,” said Gabang. for Botswana; they should be for
Awards at the NEFTi Africa Film Rings or Game of Thrones.
make it difficult to compete on a Mainane Studios dedication everyone. They should resonate
Festival in 2023. This recognition The studio dreams of creating
global scale,” said Gabang. to compelling and authentic with universal themes of love, loss,
from industry giants such as Vivica immersive, grand narratives that
However, all is not lost because storytelling is visualised through hope, and resilience, told through
A. Fox, Ted Gagliano and Bruce showcase the richness of African
through significant marketing their works. an unapologetically African lens,
Cohen, who served as judges, culture and history with the same
and networking, Mainane Studios Their craftsmanship was put to like Mainane Studios does.
We were in awe to have our
work recognised by such esteemed
industry figures.” “It was a surreal
moment, but it also affirmed that
the Botswana film industry is
capable of competing on a global
scale,” said Motlhatlhedi.
Mainane Studios’ journey
is a testament to what can be
accomplished with authenticity,
creativity, and resilience. Through
leveraging digital platforms,
strategic collaborations and
embracing innovation, the studio
stays deeply committed to not only
showcasing Botswana’s stories,
but also contributing to the global
narrative of African cinema. As
the film industry in Botswana
continues to grow, Mainane
Studios is leading the charge,
proving that with the right support
and dedication, the future of the
Actors, Gofaone Nkwane (left), Marcus Mabusela (centre) and William Last KRM shooting one of the scenes from Zombie Date Night in country’s film industry is bright.
Tlokweng. Mainane Studios stays committed to showcasing Botswana’s rich cultural diversity on the global stage. BOPA
Photos: Courtesy of Mainane Studios
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Botswana Tennis Association (BTA) will host the corporate tennis

tournament at the National Tennis Centre today. The tournament is aimed
at raising funds for critical BTA programmes and events.

BTA hosts corporate tennis tournament

By Anastacia Sibanda for children to pick up a racket for the first is P50 000; on court advertising costs P10 clarity. Regarding team building, he said
time and participate in locally organised 000 while stalls and gazebos is P5 000. tennis doubles matches encourage teamwork
GABORONE - The Botswana Tennis competitions and sessions within schools, Othusitse said the tournament offers and communication and camaraderie
Association (BTA) will host the corporate communities, and tennis venues. numerous benefits and opportunities for whereas regular tennis sessions can foster
tennis tournament at the National Tennis Furthermore with the wheelchair tennis, he participating organisations such as employee stronger relationships among colleagues.
Centre today (Friday). said it is a powerful tool for empowerment, wellness, physical health, adding that tennis He said there is also networking
The BTA vice president, Nonofo Othusitse, inclusion, and opportunity, enabling is a great cardiovascular workout that opportunities and the tournament would also
said in an interview that the tournament is individuals with disabilities to engage in improves fitness, strength, and flexibility. benefit in enhancing company culture, brand
aimed at raising funds for critical BTA competitive sport, develop crucial life skills, He also said playing tennis can reduce image and corporate social responsibility
programmes and events such as the junior and represent Botswana on international stress, improve mood, and enhance mental (CSR). BOPA
tennis initiative, wheelchair tennis and platforms.
international tennis federation world tennis All proceeds from the corporate tennis
tour juniors’ events.
He said the registration for a team of six
players is P5 000, and the tournament follows
tournament will directly cover the costs
associated with hosting these prestigious
events, including equipment, travel,
Poor performance results in
the Davis Cup and Billie Jean Cup events
formats.
Othusitse said with the junior tennis
accommodation, and venue expenses.
He said teams would compete in men’s
doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed
Lijewski contract termination
initiative, they want to provide opportunities doubles, adding that the event naming rights
WARSAW - The Polish Handball and 3 draws. In January 2025, the team
Association informed on Tuesday that the took the 25th position at the 2025 IHF Men’s
cooperation with Marcin Lijewski as head World Championship, which was seen as a
coach of the men’s handball team was huge disappointment in Poland.
terminated. “The decision was made after a thorough
Lijewski took the reins of the national analysis of the coach’s work. In the upcoming
team in March 29, 2023, when he replaced qualifying matches, the national team will
Patryk Rombel. be led by the current assistant coach, Michal
He led the team in 28 matches, and his Skorski,” read the statement on the official
balance as a coach was 15 wins, 10 losses website of the association. Xinhua

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Matebele captain, Moses Shidolo (right) and Keitumetse Samunzala of Mochudi

Centre Chiefs in a ball possession duel during the FNB Premiership game in
GABORONE WEST
Gaborone on Wednesday. The two teams played to a goalless draw. Photo: Phenyo
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F1 Australian Grandprix
lifts ban on post race walk
SYDNEY - Organisers of the Formula
1 Australian Grand Prix have lifted a
ban on spectators entering the track at
the conclusion of the race, Australian
behind the Safety Car.
Following the 2024 race, the Australian
Grand Prix Corporation praised the behavior
of fans and said it would reconsider the ban.
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Broadcasting Corporation reported on
Wednesday.
The ban on the traditional post-race track
Steve Dimopoulos, the Minister for
Tourism, Sport and Major Events in the
state of Victoria, said on Wednesday that the
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walk was implemented after spectators return of the track walk would be exciting
in 2023 broke through safety fences and for F1 fans.
barriers and entered the Albert Park track He added that it would allow fans to “get
before all the cars had finished the race. up close and personal” to the drivers and
A subsequent safety investigation the winning team as they assemble near the
found that some fans thought the race had start line, and also to the podium and trophy
concluded because cars were going slowly presentation. Xinhua
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Pugilists in Mozambique
By Anastacia Sibanda has been ruled out due to an injury. Tlouetsile said this was the and Mozambique have confirmed In the 2022 edition, which was
The men’s side comprise of beginning of the new Olympic attendance. also in Mozambique, Lethabo
GABORONE - Botswana Kobamelo Molatlhegi of DTCB cycle, therefore, they expected the Zone IV members are Angola, Modukanele won gold, while
Boxing Association has sent (48kg), Ribbin Modise of Prisons boxers to do well, with little or no Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Kobamelo Molatlhegi and George
eight boxers to compete in the (54kg), Mmoloki Sekwaipe of pressure. Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Molwantwa won silver medals.
2025 AFBC Zone IV Elite Men EMG (57kg), and Letlhogonolo Coaches have done their part Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, On the other hand, Keamogetse
and Women Championships, Makgaola of UB (60kg). in preparing the team, now it is South Africa, Seychelles, Zambia, Kenosi, Treasure Moremi and
which kicked off in Mozambique BoBA secretary general, Taolo time for the boxers to prove their and Zimbabwe. Rajab Otukile Mahommed won
yesterday. Tlouetsile, said in an interview mettle, he said. Tlouetsile said the tournament bronze medals.
In the women’s category, the that the boxers prepared well for Tlouetsile said he was also had IBA star 1 and 2 courses Meanwhile, Tlouetsile said
team is made up of Gift Modise the tournament. disappointed that few for the Referees and Judges, adding BoBA would host the Best of the
(57kg) and Keobakeng Philip He said as BOBA, they have countries had shown interest in that BoBA was represented by Best Championship, billed for
(60kg) from Francistown BDF learnt to appreciate the limited participating, adding that out of Gaseitsewe Ponatshego, Josephine March 15 to 16 in Gaborone and
and Sekhutlo Sekhutlo of SSKB resources they had since funds the 14 members, only Botswana, Ntshipe, Lindah Tone and Lone the venue would be communicated
(63kg) while Dorcus Tlhabologo would never be enough. Seychelles, Lesotho, Eswatini, Batsalelwang. in due course. BOPA

Kobamelo Molatlhegi in training. He is one of the eight boxers competing at the 2025 AFBC Zone IV Elite Men and Women Championships in Mozambique.

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